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Quebec Residents Overwhelmingly Reject Controversial Graphite Mine

9/2/2025

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Residents in five western Quebec municipalities rejected a proposed graphite mine by Lomiko Metals, with 2,754 votes against and 115 in favor.
Duhamel Mayor David Pharand highlighted the referendum's influence on government decisions about the project.
Local officials committed to honoring the referendum results due to environmental concerns.
The Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg community, which did not vote, voiced ongoing concerns about the mine's potential impacts.

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Residents in five western Quebec municipalities rejected a proposed graphite mine by Lomiko Metals, with 2,754 votes against and 115 in favor.
Duhamel Mayor David Pharand highlighted the referendum's influence on government decisions about the project.
Local officials committed to honoring the referendum results due to environmental concerns.
The Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg community, which did not vote, voiced ongoing concerns about the mine's potential impacts.